Your Concierge Doctor encourages you to eat before you shop

September 30, 2013

When you are going to go food shopping make sure you are not hungry. You will tend to buy items that you do not need and are not as healthy. Eat a high-protein snack or go shopping after you eat. You might want to keep nuts or jerky in the car for times you are…

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Your Concierge Doctor, Nancy Griffith MD, MPH, invites You to Enjoy fresh Onions

September 16, 2013
Your Concierge Doctor, Nancy Griffith MD, MPH, invites You to Enjoy fresh Onions

Your concierge doctor invites you to enjoy fresh sweet onions Onions are good for you. The help prevent cancer, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, protect the heart, increase bone density, decrease inflammation and prevent infection. Onions have been called the chef’s assistant”. Look through cookbook and you will see that almost any soup recipe and…

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Your Concierge Doctor Warns You to Prevent West Nile Virus

September 9, 2013

WEST NILE VIRUS FACT SHEET FROM THE CDC West Nile virus infection can cause serious disease. WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. This fact sheet contains important information that can help you recognize and prevent West Nile virus. What Can…

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Your Concierge Doctor Invites You Join Her Walking Group

August 15, 2013

Your concierge doctor, Dr. Griffith, invites you to walk with her. Starting Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm, Dr. Nancy Griffith will have a weekly walking group. The group will meet on the SE corner of Skypark and Madison, in Torrance, diagonally across the street from her practice (3701 Skypark Drive, Suite 150, Torrance, CA 90505)….

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Your Concierge Physician Encourages You To Try Yoga For Free

August 2, 2013

Have you ever tried yoga? Do you love yoga? Do you know anything about yoga? Try Yoga for FREE at the 2nd Annual SOUTH BAY YOGA CONFERENCE on August 9 through 11 at Redondo Union High School, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach. Yoga will be 8 am to 7 pm daily and free classes,…

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Ask Your Doctor, “Should I Get A CT Scan For Lung Cancer Screening?”

July 31, 2013

Worldwide,  lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths.  85% of all lung  cancers are caused from tobacco use. Now there is a screening test that is available that has been shown to reduce death from lung cancer. Torrance Memorial Hospital is offering this low-dose CT scan to screen for lung cancer for $350….

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A Fun New Habit, Farmers Market

July 15, 2013

Summer is a great time to discover our local farmers markets. The produce is fresh and flavorful. Summer fruit includes apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, pluots, oranges, grapefruit, strawberry, cherry and kumquat.  You’ll find tomatoes, onions, beets, greens, chard, peppers, cucumber, radishes,  herbs and fresh garlic. Pick up some flowers, plants, fresh eggs, bison, seafood, goat…

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